Palisades Tahoe Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Palisades Tahoe
This is the Snow and Weather for Palisades Tahoe from 13 February.
Updated 13 February 2026 17:41 GMT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Palisades Tahoe.
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Palisades Tahoe Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Palisades Tahoe?
| Next Snow Expected | 15 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 66cm 26in |
Forecast for today in Palisades Tahoe
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -6℃ 22°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 22°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
13
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fog then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Palisades Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 13 February 2026 21:49 GMT
Powder Possible :- 31cm 12in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Palisades Tahoe over the next 3 days.
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GFS - at altitude
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| Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | |
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| Wind | S F2 | SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F4 | ||
| 2,720m 8,924ft | 0℃ 31°F
 | -1℃ 29°F
| -1℃ 30°F
 +3cm +1in
| -6℃ 22°F
 +28cm +11in
| -11℃ 12°F
+29cm +12in
| -9℃ 16°F
 +5cm +2in
| -6℃ 20°F
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| SW F5 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F4 | ||||
| 2,290m 7,513ft | 2℃ 36°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+3cm +1in
| -3℃ 27°F
+28cm +11in
| -8℃ 17°F
+29cm +12in
| -6℃ 21°F
+5cm +2in
| -4℃ 25°F
|
| SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F4 | ||||
| 1,860m 6,102ft | 6℃ 42°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 5℃ 40°F
+3cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+28cm +11in
| -5℃ 22°F
+29cm +12in
| -3℃ 26°F
+5cm +2in
| -1℃ 30°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,959m 6,427ft | 1,860m 6,102ft | 1,860m 6,102ft | 1,860m 6,102ft | |||
| Max Town | 6℃ 42°F | 6℃ 42°F | 5℃ 40°F | 0℃ 32°F | -5℃ 22°F | -3℃ 26°F | -1℃ 30°F |
| Min Town | -6℃ 22°F | -2℃ 28°F | -5℃ 23°F | -5℃ 22°F | -7℃ 18°F | -17℃ 1°F | -18℃ -1°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Palisades Tahoe
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 2cm 1in | 92cm 36in | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 2cm 1in | 82cm 32in | |||||||
| Boreal | 4cm 1in | 74cm 29in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | 4cm 1in | 74cm 29in | |||||||
| Soda Springs | 4cm 1in | 74cm 29in | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 6cm 2in | 74cm 29in | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 1cm 1in | 66cm 26in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | 1cm 1in | 66cm 26in |
Snow Reliability
Palisades Tahoe typically enjoys a robust snowpack, with average depths reaching 300 inches annually. The snowfall is consistent throughout the season, ensuring excellent skiing conditions; for the latest updates, refer to J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Palisades Tahoe
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Palisades Tahoe, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Palisades Tahoe, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Palisades Tahoe is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Palisades Tahoe will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Palisades Tahoe for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.